Programming Fundamentals

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CS61A: Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs

Learn programming fundamentals with CS61A, taught by John DeNero. Explore structure & interpretation of computer programs.

Nand2Tetris: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles

What you’ll achieve: In this project-centered course* you will build a modern computer system, from the ground up. We’ll divide this fascinating journey into six hands-on projects that will take you from constructing elementary logic gates all the way through creating a fully functioning general purpose computer. In the process, you will learn - in the most direct and constructive way - how computers work, and how they are designed. What you’ll need: This is a self-contained course: all the knowledge necessary to succeed in the course and build the computer system will be given as part of the learning experience. Therefore, we assume no previous computer science or engineering knowledge, and all learners are welcome aboard. You will need no physical materials, since you will build the computer on your own PC, using a software-based hardware simulator, just like real computers are designed by computer engineers in the field. The hardware simulator, as well as other software tools, will be supplied freely after you enroll in the course. Course format: The course consists of six modules, each comprising a series of video lectures, and a project. You will need about 2-3 hours to watch each module's lectures, and about 5-10 hours to complete each one of the six projects. The course can be completed in six weeks, but you are welcome to take it at your own pace. You can watch a TED talk about this course by Googling "nand2tetris TED talk". *About Project-Centered Courses: Project-centered courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share.

Python for Everybody

Coursera course: AI Python for Beginners

Java Programming

Code and run your first Java program in minutes without installing anything! This beginner-focused course will give you the basic skills needed to write a simple program in Java. Topics covered include variables, operators, loops, conditionals, and arrays.

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Python Crash Course

Python Crash Course - A book resource

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Clean Code

Clean Code - A book resource

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The Pragmatic Programmer

The Pragmatic Programmer - A book resource

🌐Websites(9)

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Nand2Tetris

Free course website for hardware/software fundamentals

CS50 Harvard

Official site with free course materials

freeCodeCamp

Free coding bootcamp with fundamentals tracks

Teach Yourself Computer Science

Curated guide to CS fundamentals with free resources

codecademy.com

Codecademy is an online learning platform offering interactive, browser-based coding lessons across languages like Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and SQL. It provides guided courses, hands-on projects, and practice exercises to build practical programming skills.

leetcode.com

LeetCode is an online platform for practicing programming fundamentals through a large library of algorithm and data-structure problems. It provides an online judge to submit solutions, curated problem sets by difficulty, discussions, and regular contests (with both free and premium content).

github.com/learn

GitHub's learn organization offers beginner-friendly programming resources and tutorials. You'll find code samples, small projects, and guided exercises to build foundational programming skills.

programming.org

Programming.org is a learning resource for programming fundamentals, offering beginner-friendly tutorials, concept explanations, and practical references across multiple languages.

exercism.org

Exercism.org is a coding practice platform that offers language-specific tracks with hands-on programming exercises and automated tests. It provides mentor feedback and community code reviews to help learners strengthen core programming fundamentals.